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Strobe
For models: SL 177i and SL 177
Light
Strobe Light User’s Guide
ATTENTION! The model SL177 and SL177i strobe lights are designed to notify hearing
impaired individuals of impending danger, they have no detection means and MUST be
used in conjunction with operating Smoke, Heat, or Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
The model SL177i AC wire-in Strobe light can be directly interconnected with Kidde
Safety 3-wire Smoke, Heat and CO alarms. It will produce an intermittent flash pattern
(approximately 4
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IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING! THIS VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICE HAS NO DETECTION MEANS. IT MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OPERATING ALARMS. WARNING! DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THIS STROBE LIGHT YOURSELF. THIS DEVICE USES HIGH VOLTAGE AT ENERGY LEVELS THAT CAN KILL. REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 11 FOR SERVICE. WARNING! DISCONNECTING OR LOSS OF AC POWER WILL RENDER THIS SIGNALING DEVICE INOPERATIVE. WARNING! THIS STROB
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Multiple station (24) interconnect unit, interfaces directly with Kidde Safety: Ion Smoke Alarm Models: 1235, 1235CA, 1275, 1275CA, 1276, 1276CA, 1285, 1285CA, 1296, i12020, i12020CA, i12040, i12040CA, i12060, i12060CA, i12080, RF-SM-ACDC Photo Smoke Alarms: PE120, PE120CA, Photo / Ion Smoke Alarms: PI12000, PI2000CA Heat Alarm Models: HD135F, HD135FCA CO / Ion Smoke Alarm Models: KN-COSM-I, KN-COSM-IB, KN-COSM-ICA, KNCOSM-IBCA Carbon Monoxide Alarms Models: KN-COB-IC, KN-COB-IC-CA, KN-
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The following diagram shows that the light intensity gradually decreases as the viewing angle is increased. Use this information to determine the best location for the strobe light. LIGHT LIGHT 90° 90° SOU SOUR RCE CE C CE EIL ILING ING 90° 90° 90° 90° PER PERCENT CENT A AN NGLE GLE ( (L LIIG GH HT T I IN NTEN TENS SITY) ITY) ( (IN IN DE DEGRE GREE ES S) ) 45° 45° 100 100 0 0 90 90 5-25 5-25 75
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• Avoid outdoor locations (This device is not listed for outdoor use). 5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY – WIRING REQUIREMENTS • This smoke alarm should be installed on a U.L. listed or recognized junction box. All connections should be made by a qualified electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordance with articles 210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S. National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, NFPA 72 and/or any other codes having jurisdic- tion in your area. The multiple station intercon
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4. The maximum wire run distance between the first and last device in an inter- connect system is 1000 ft. 5. Figure 1 illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper connection will result in damage to the strobe light or alarms, failure to operate, or a shock hazard. 6. Make certain that all devices in the interconnect system are wired to a contin- uous (non-switched, non-GFI or GCFI protected) power line. FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER L N WIRE NUT OR EQUIVALENT RED RED RED RED BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE
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FIGURE 2: MODEL SL177 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC QUICK CONNECT 2-WIRE HARNESS. Figure 2 illustrates the proper SL177 wiring. Improper connection will result in damage to the strobe light or alarms, failure to operate, or a shock hazard. WIRE ON STROBE LIGHT HARNESS CONNECTED TO: BLACK . . . . . . . . . .HOT SIDE OF AC LINE WHITE . . . . . . . . . .NEUTRAL AC LINE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS: • A trim ring is provided on the back of the strobe light. This trim ring is installed on the electrical box
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• Pull the AC QUICK CONNECTOR through the center hole in the ring and mount the ring, making sure that the mounting screws are positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before tightening the screws (see fig. 3). • Plug the AC QUICK CONNECTOR into the back of the strobe light, (see fig. 4) making sure that the locks on the connector snap into place. Alignment Marks To remove AC connector, squeeze Tamper resistant locking locking pin arm and pull. Install Remove FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 •
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device installed and interconnected in each separate sleeping area, and visual notification equipment interconnected with heat, smoke, or CO alarms in the liv- ing rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility storage rooms, basements, and attached garages. 6. TESTING AND OPERATION WARNING! THIS STROBE LIGHT IS EXTREMELY BRIGHT. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LIGHT OR TOUCH THE LENS WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLASHING. TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on one of t
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AFTER CLEANING, REINSTALL YOUR STROBE LIGHT AND TEST YOUR STROBE LIGHT BY ACTIVATING ONE OF THE CONTROLLING ALARMS. 8. LIMITATIONS OF ALARM CONTROLLED VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICES VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICES CAN PROVIDE EARLY WARNING TO HEARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS AT A REASONABLE COST; HOWEVER, IN ORDER FOR THE VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICE TO FUNCTION, IT MUST BE ACTIVATED BY AN OPERATING ALARM. ALARMS CANNOT PROVIDE AN ACTIVATION SIGNAL TO THE VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICE IF SMOKE, HEAT OR CARBON MONOXIDE
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9. GOOD SAFETY HABITS DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE • Install and maintain Fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency. • Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2) escape routes from each room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder. • Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of fire. • Determine a
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• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there. • Call the fire department from your neighbor’s home - not from yours! • Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so. There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire as stated in the NFPA Standard 72. For instance: a) smoking in bed b) leaving children home alone c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline 10. NFPA REQUIRED PR
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NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE COMPANY OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION. 11. SERVICE AND WARRANTY If after reviewing this manual you feel that your Visual Signaling Device is defec- tive in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Return it for servicing to: KIDDE SAFETY, 1016 Corporate Park Dr., Mebane, NC. 27302 (See Warranty for in-war- ranty returns).
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FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY KIDDE Safety warrants the original purchaser that the enclosed Visual signaling Device will be free of defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of purchase. The obligation of KIDDE Safety under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the Visual Signaling Device or any part which we find to be defective in material, workmanship or design, free of charge to the customer, upon sending th
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Luz For models: SL 177i and SL 177 estroboscópica Guía del usuario de la luz estroboscópica ¡ATENCIÓN! Los modelos de luz estroboscópica SL177 y SL 177i están diseñados para avisar a las personas con discapacidad auditiva del peligro inminente; estas luces no cuentan con ningún medio de detección y DEBEN ser usadas conjuntamente con alarmas de monóxido de carbono, térmicas, o contra humo. El modelo SL177i con luz estroboscópica cableada para CA puede interconectarse directamente a las alarm
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¡IMPORTANTE! LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE INSTALAR LA UNIDAD Y GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA REFERENCIAS FUTURAS ¡ADVERTENCIA! ESTE DISPOSITIVO DE SEÑALIZACIÓN VISUAL NO CUEN- TA CON MECANISMOS DE DETECCIÓN. IT MUST BE USED IN CONJUNC- TION WITH OPERATING ALARMS.DEBE USARSE CONJUNTAMENTE CON LAS ALARMAS EN FUNCIONAMIENTO. ¡ADVERTENCIA! NO INTENTE REPARAR LA LUZ ESTROBOSCÓPICA USTED MISMO. ESTE DISPOSITIVO CONSTA DE NIVELES ENERGÉTICOS DE ALTO VOLTAJE LO CUAL PUEDE MATARLO. CONSULTE LAS INSTRU
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Nota: Este dispositivo fue probado sólo sobre un alcance de 110-130 VAC. No considere el 80% ni el 110% de estos alcances durante la instalación ya que el dispositivo no fue probado para usarse con los mismos. La unidad de interconexión para estaciones múltiples (24), se interconec- ta directamente con Kidde Safety: Modelos de alarmas contra 1235, 1235CA, 1275, 1275CA, 1276, 1276CA, 1285, humo/de ionización: 1285CA, 1296, i12020, i12020CA, i12040, i12040CA, i12060, i12060CA, i12080, RF
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LIGHT LIGHT 90° 90° SOU SOUR RCE CE C CE EIL ILING ING 90° 90° 90° 90° PER PERCENT CENT ANGLE ANGLE ( (L LIIG GH HT T I IN NTEN TENS SITY) ITY) ( (IN IN DE DEGRE GREE ES S) ) 45° 45° 100 100 0 0 90 90 5-25 5-25 75 75 30-45 30-45 4 45° 5°
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por el mismo conducto eléctrico o cable que el cableado de alimentación de CA. Además, la resistencia del cableado de interconexión será de 10 ohms como máximo. • El generador adecuado es un monofásico de 110-130 voltios para CA abastecido por un cir- cuito no conmutado, el cual no está protegido por un interruptor de pérdida a tierra. INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL CABLEADO DEL MODELO SL 177I Para MAZO DE 3 HILOS DE CONEXIÓN RÁPIDA DE CA ADVERTENCIA: Esta alarma no puede operarse desde un generador de
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FIGURA 1: DIAGRAMA DE CABLEADO INTERCONECTADO DEL MODELO SL177i: Fusible o circuito del interruptor L N ROJO ROJO ROJO ROJO NEGRO NEGRO NEGRO NEGRO BLANCO BLANCO BLANCO BLANCO Alarma contra Alarma contra humo Luz estroboscópica Alarma de calor monóxido de carbono FIGURA 1 EL CABLE EN EL CABLEADO DE LA LUZ ESTROBOSCÓPICA ESTÁ CONECTADO A: NEGRO . . . . . . . . LADO CALIENTE DE LA LÍNEA DE CA BLANCO . . . . . . . .LÍNEA DE CA NEUTRA ROJO ..... .....LÍNEAS INTERCONECTADAS (CABLES ROJOS) DE LAS D
